Exploring Facial Gender Affirmation Surgery

Gender dysphoria (formerly gender identity disorder) is defined by strong, persistent feelings of identification with the opposite gender and discomfort with one's own assigned sex that results in significant distress or impairment. With the transgender population now exceeding 25 million globally, there has been an increasing need to provide gender affirming care. This increased awareness looks to address gender dysphoria in a comprehensive manner, which encompasses the spectrum from mental health, hormone replacement, and surgical intervention.
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research